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1997 Draft Prospects: Tight Ends |
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1997 Draft Prospects: Tight Ends |
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PLAYER / COMMENTS |
SCHOOL |
HEIGHT |
WEIGHT |
40 |
REPS |
RD |
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Tony Gonzalez Junior basketball forward could be faster Brent Jones. If he becomes mean-spirited, potential is incredible. |
California |
6-4 1/8 |
244 |
4.70 |
NA |
1 |
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David LaFleur Uses size well as blocker and makes great target, but needs work on receiving skills. |
LSU |
6-7 1/8 |
280 |
4.83 |
17 |
1 |
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Damon Jones A 215-pounder at Michigan (92), now a massive prospect who can block, run and catch. |
So. Illinois |
6-5 5/8 |
287 |
4.80 |
19 |
2 |
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Itula Mili Smooth, quick athletic before major knee surgery in December. Will be 24 April 20. |
BYU |
6-3 7/8 |
262 |
4.70 |
16 |
2 |
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Freddie Jones Hard to tell how much steak goes with sizzle. Can be flashy receiver, strong blocker. |
No. Carolina |
6-4 5/8 |
260 |
4.80 |
NA |
3 |
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Greg Clark Former top JC receiver now a strong blocker. Turned 25 April 7. |
Stanford |
6-4 3/8 |
262 |
4.93 |
30 |
4 |
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John Allred Just beginning to show ability, which is impressive every place except stopwatch. |
USC |
6-4 3/4 |
244 |
5.01 |
15 |
5 |
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Bryan Jennings Multi-sport prep phenom has yet to play up to lofty expectations |
VPI |
6-3 3/4 |
258 |
4.98 |
18 |
5 |
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O. J. Santiago Size, speed, explosiveness (38.5 VJ) of 1st rounder, but where is it in games? |
Kent St. |
6-6 7/8 |
267 |
4.72 |
22 |
6 |
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Josh Wilcox Spirited individual who plays far better than his measureables. |
Oregon |
6-2 5/8 |
256 |
4.95 |
14 |
6 |
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Kris Mangum Fluid runner, good receiver, but lacks quickness, explosion. |
Mississippi |
6-4 1/2 |
249 |
4.88 |
27 |
6 |
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Patrick Hape Used often at H-back for blocking, is decent medium range receiver. |
Alabama |
6-3 7/8 |
253 |
4.91 |
NA |
6 |
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Pat Fitzgerald Above average receiver as TE, strength doesn't show in blocking. |
Texas |
6-2 1/8 |
237 |
5.00 |
19 |
6-7 |
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Chad Lewis Fits offense that wants TE to catch, not block. |
BYU |
6-5 3/8 |
248 |
4.88 |
15 |
7 |
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Pete Chryplewicz Big target who tramples DBs after catch because he can't outrun 'em. |
Notre Dame |
6-4 5/8 |
253 |
4.88 |
NA |
7 |
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Ed Perry Decent receiver, OK blocker, excellent deep snapper. |
James Madison |
6-4 3/8 |
246 |
4.82 |
NA |
7 |
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Nicky Savoie Former JC QB can run, pass but impresses as tenacious blocker. |
LSU |
6-5 3/4 |
253 |
4.99 |
NA |
7 |
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Mitch Jacoby Has the right size, determination but that's about it. |
No. Illinois |
6-4 1/2 |
247 |
4.95 |
21 |
7 |
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Ronald Leshinski Wishbone run blocker and shows it. Army commitment. |
Army |
6-2 1/4 |
246 |
4.87 |
14 |
FA |
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Matt Lepsis Blocks like OL, snaps deep. ACL surgery in January. |
Colorado |
6-5 1/8 |
261 |
4.90 |
NA |
FA |
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